better skimmer MSX 200 vs Octopus Extreme 200

[netimreefer]

any ideas they are pretty similar priced just hoping someone may have a one or the other and may be able to give me some insight. It will be for my new 90 gallon in a sump with room for a foot print 14.5" by 12"

 

[wattsupdoc]

They are the SAME EXACT SKIMMER. Thats like comparing an ice cap ballast to an ice cap ballast. They are made by the same maker.....Just different sticker.

 

[netimreefer]

I kind of figured they look very similar

 

[netimreefer]

so I guess I will go with the octopus since I can find that for 262.5 shipped and the cheapest I saw the MSX for is 280 shipped

 

[matt b]

Originally Posted by NETimreefer
http:///forum/post/2756958
so I guess I will go with the octopus since I can find that for 262.5 shipped and the cheapest I saw the MSX for is 280 shipped
Go with the octo. Alot of people are having trouble with the MSX. And it is a pain to get in contact with them and not good customer support. Alot of people are also having problems with the mesh wheels they come with.

 

[netimreefer]

thanks matt and wattsupdoc for the info

 

[mojo46825]

you ca go with either. They are the same skimmer. The reducer on one might be a little different. The biggest difference is the mesh mod. MS uses zip tieswhen doing the mesh mod where R uses fishing line to do the mesh mod. I have used both I like using the line over the zip ties. he ties are easier bit create more work for the pump. just thought I would add that. I am using CNC reducer on mine. The pinwheels are slightly different. Otherwise you are getting same skimmer. Same body and pump. Kinda like buying a gmc or chevy truck...

 

[netimreefer]

thanks again for the info I went ahead and ordered the octo, I can't wait to see what a real skimmer is capable of!!!

 

[fishfreak1242]

Where did u find the Octopus Extreme 200 for 260???? The lowest I found was 350!

 

[grubsnaek]

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